DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Power Flow Systems recently published a 28-page guide in e-booklet format titled: “All You Ever Need To Know About: General Aviation Exhaust Systems.” The publication is free to all interested pilots and mechanics. The guide focuses on the exhaust system designs that are most prevalent on GA aircraft powered by four-cylinder Lycoming O-320, […]
Snap-On Industrial debuts mobile drive tool set
New from Snap-On Industrial is the Mobile 3/4” Drive Tool Set. The set (part number 434HDC) includes a mix of 36 sockets, extensions, along with a sliding head, ratchet head, universal joint, breaker bar and ratchet adaptor crafted from an alloy steel. The nickel chrome finish helps protect against corrosion and makes it easy to […]
EarthCam goes live at SPG
Now live at Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) in St. Petersburg, Florida, is EarthCam’s webcam. The new live streaming view lets you watch as general aviation airplanes prepare for takeoff.
Western Aircraft named BendixKing AeroVue dealer
BOISE, Idaho – Western Aircraft has been selected as a BendixKing’s AeroVue Authorized Dealer, capable of installing and servicing the new systems on the King Air 200/B200. This authorization was added to Western Aircraft’s current agreement with Honeywell/BendixKing as an expansion of its avionics modification programs. The new BendixKing AeroVue Integrated Flight Deck (IFD) includes a Flight […]
New kneeboards for iPads debut
ASA has introduced two new kneeboards for pilots who use the iPad mini or iPad Air. Made from leather, each kneeboard features a wide hook and loop leg strap to hold it in place during flight and a clip on the front cover for securing a notepad or other paper documents for easy access in flight, […]
Loss of control kills two
The pilot of the Mooney M20J and passenger were on the return leg of a cross-country flight originating from Tulsa International Airport (TUL) in Oklahoma. Before departing from his home airfield, the pilot filed the outbound and return legs for the instrument flight rules flight as “GPS direct.” At the time of takeoff the surface […]
Picture of the day: Kitfox fun
Rohn Ashley sent in this photo, explaining, “South Louisiana sand bar fun in my Kitfox IV.”
Go where your heart takes you
It will come as no shock to regular readers of this column that I am on a mission. My goal, and yes I have absolutely chosen to accept it, is to shepherd as many aviation enthusiasts into the industry as full participants as I possibly can. If they learn to fly, that’s great. But if […]
Boldmethod Launches VFR Charts And Publications Online Course
Boldmethod has launched a new online course to help pilots easily understand aviation charts and publications. The VFR Charts and Publications course covers everything a private pilot needs to know about aviation charts and publications, including sectional charts, terminal area charts, world world aeronautical charts, the Airport/Facility Directory, and NOTAMs. Interactive graphics illustrate map and […]